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How Much Liquidity Does a Portfolio Need? Balancing Public and Private Market Investments
As private market investments become more accessible to individual investors, portfolio liquidity is an increasingly important consideration.
Private Capital Plays a Growing Role in Financing the World Cup Economy
The World Cup is more than a global sporting event—it is a multibillion-dollar business ecosystem.
Advisor Guidance Becomes Key Factor in Private Credit Allocations
A wave of withdrawals from a Blue Owl private credit fund highlights the growing importance of liquidity considerations, advisor education, and distribution strategy
Private Wealth Firms Seek Direct Access to Alternative Investments
Private wealth firms are increasingly creating proprietary investment vehicles and forging direct relationships with alternative asset managers.
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Based on the open and active nontraded BDCs tracked by Blue Vault, which offering had the highest, or least optimal, YTD 2025 net investment income payout ratio as of June 30, 2025?
Answer: Based on the open and active nontraded BDCs tracked by Blue Vault, BlackRock Private Credit Fund’s YTD 2025 net investment income payout ratio was the highest, or...
Comparing Alts 1.0 to Alts 2.0
Andrew Deck breaks down the evolution of alternative investments—what defined “Alts 1.0,” how “Alts 2.0” is reshaping the landscape, and what these changes mean for advisors...
Bonus Distribution Boosts Investor Returns on Essential Income REIT’s Class ER Shares to 9.58%+ Total First-Year Return
ExchangeRight ExchangeRight has announced that the company has made a bonus distribution to certain investors in the Essential Income REIT’s Class ER shares as a result of...
Based on the nontraded BDC offerings tracked by Blue Vault, what was the nontraded BDC industry’s total AUM as of June 30, 2025?
Answer: As of June 30, 2025, the nontraded BDC industry had $212.2 billion in assets under management based on Blue Vault’s coverage of nontraded BDCs. Discover...
Educational Content Outshines
Marketing Intent Within the alternative investments space, the instinct to lead with a product instead of educational content is strong. After all, considerable expertise...
Joseph Shanley Joins CIM Group as Managing Director in Continued Expansion of Firm’s Credit Platform
CIM Group CIM Group announced today that Joseph Shanley, a highly accomplished leader in real estate finance and investments, has joined as Managing Director in an ongoing...
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Addepar acquires Arcus to boost AI capabilities
Addepar is committed to investing over $100m annually in research and development.
Real Estate Credit Leader Matthew Borstein Joins CIM Group as Managing Director, Co-Head of Credit to Continue Platform Expansion
“[Matthew Borstein] has exceptional expertise, longstanding relationships, and strategic vision, and we are proud to welcome him to CIM Group.” — Avi Shemesh, Co-Founder and Principal, CIM Group.
Blue Vault Begins Publishing Q1 2025 Nontraded BDC Performance Reports
Track individual Nontraded BDC performance with Blue Vault’s Individual Performance Pages. Fourteen Q1 2025 reports are ready for members to view today.
ASHFORD SECURITIES EXPANDS TEAM WITH STRATEGIC HIRES
Ashford Securities LLC strengthens its leadership team with dynamic new talent, signaling exciting developments in its national growth strategy and commitment to financial intermediaries—discover the seasoned professionals driving this next chapter.
Alts Lingo for Beginners: How to Make an Informed Pitch
Alternative investments terminology can sometimes seem contradictory, but it’s important to understand the lingo in order to make an informed pitch to investors.










